I used to teach some basic firearm safety classes, primarily focused on pistols. After teaching for a few years, I was able to typically tell if someone was going to have a good time on the range depending on the gun they brought.
Handguns
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New Staccato P4 Takes Glock Mags! — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 26, 2025 { 3 comments }Staccato has launched its all-new HD family of pistols, bringing two fresh options to the 2011 platform: the HD P4 and P4.5.
EDC Perfected? CANiK METE MC9 Prime – SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 24, 2025 { 0 comments }At SHOT Show 2025, CANiK’s booth drew a crowd as they debuted the newest member of their METE family: the METE MC9 Prime.
The California Sig P365…Opening a Door to Concealed Carriers
Published: January 12, 2025 { 3 comments }What you’ll notice right off the get-go is the California model looks pretty much like any other P365 with some minor tweaks.
Bond Arms Cyclops 45-70: The Derringer That Packs a Giant Punch
Published: November 22, 2024 { 16 comments }The Cyclops 45-70 stands as a bold statement piece, and after testing, it’s clear this firearm is unlike anything else.
The Ruger P89 – Ruger’s Cast Classic
Published: November 10, 2024 { 12 comments }“Pretty good, pretty cheap.” That tells you everything you need to know about Ruger’s semi-autos.
The Hi-Power in 2024 – Best Clones, Replicas, and Advancements
Published: October 1, 2024 { 8 comments }Recently the Hi-Power has seen quite the revival. Maybe the industry’s hard time coming up with something new spurned it.
Ready For Prime-Time Commercial Sales: Glock 28
Published: July 27, 2024 { 7 comments }The release of the Glock 28 is like going back in time and if you like Gen3 guns this is an option—expect that there are plenty of other better, more modern pistols than the G28.
The Walther P99 – Final Edition
Published: April 13, 2024 { 5 comments }The Walther P99 remains a fantastic gun. It never got the recognition it deserved in the States, but it’s getting a worthwhile sendoff with the Final Edition package.
The Best Modern Combat Proven Handguns, Shotguns, and Rifles
Published: March 15, 2024 { 8 comments }Arguably, the most important feature of a firearm is to be reliable. We want a firearm that will work as soon as you press the trigger and keep working as you continue to press the trigger.